Tanabata 2024
The Japanese summer folk festival tanabata, emblazoned with legend of two heavenly lovers, will take place on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Dolní Počernice castle park.
Join us for the fifth edition of our festival, featuring a vibrant stage program, numerous vendor stalls offering essentials and Japanese cuisine, and a dedicated workshop area. You can find the press release here (CZ).
10:10 Opening ceremony of the festival´s 5th year
10:30 Performance of a taiko drum group Wadaiko yosa-yosa
11:00 Demonstration of tameshigiri (the Japanese art of target test cutting) by Jan Beneš
12:00 Cesta psani: Japanese calligraphy on large format
12:30 Kyogen Theatre
13:00 A phenomenon called Nikka whiskey
13:45 Shamisen performance by Kenya Satoh
14:15 Kyogen Theatre
15:15 Dance performance of Yosakoi Hanamaru group
16:00 Performance of an Okinawan drum group Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko CZ
16:30 Miss Yukata 2024
17:00 The end of Tanabata 2024 festival
Throughout the day, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in various creative workshops:
Tanzaku: write a calligraphy of your wishes on colorful strips of paper
Tanzaku Decorations: create beautiful ornaments to adorn bamboos
Teru Teru Bozu: make a traditional doll to ensure good weather
Mizuhiki Knots: craft a “nanohana” pendant using paper cords
Kimono Workshop: get dressed in a yukata
Nanahana: “Tanabata from Matsumoto”: create a starry couple from origami paper
Ha-na-mi: paint on fabric products or mugs
Kendama: play the traditional Japanese game
Haiku Writing Workshop: explore the art of writing haiku poetry
You can take a piece of Japan home with you from the following vendors offering various delightful products:
AMIGURUMI: crochet creations by Sanny R.
Animerch: a shop for anime and manga enthusiasts
Bao Quyen Illustrations
Mr. Aso’s Flea Market
BZB INK
Cesta psaní (Japanese Calligraphy)
Czech-Japanese Association
Ha-na-mi
Angry Albatros Illustrations
Neobara Illustrations
My Amazing Japan
Praha Ami Ami: Handmade products
Sperky Bela: Czech glass jewelry with touch of the Far East
Tombo Knives and Original Japanese Calligraphy
Wired Up: bonsai trees made of wire
Yapko: Specialists in takeaway food and drinks
ŽAKO: Jewelry made using the tsumami zaiku technique
Last but not least, we offer the chance to taste a variety of Japanese specialties:
Bon Udon Ramen Soba: Japanese noodles in many styles, including the legendary ramen
Curry Us: authentic Japanese curry
Jadocu – Japanese sweets: irresistible traditional Japanese sweets
Japanese Restaurant Miyabi: Wagyu patties, onigiri, futomaki, sushi, and more
Lao Tea: teas and tea accessories from Japan and beyond
Matcha Tea: traditional powdered tea with a unique twist
Moshi Moshi: Japanese sandwiches and colorful sushi
Netopyrka, the Flying Brewery: Beer with matcha or sakura flavors? Yes, please!
Nikka Whisky: delicious whisky from Japan
Nippan Bakery: authentic Japanese bakery
Oceterie: homemade miso paste, various vinegars, and mirin
Shrimii Kitchen: Japanese gyoza dumplings
Tako Foods: supplier of Japanese groceries
Tokyo Dog: Japanese style hot dogs
The event is financially supported by the City of Prague (Hlavní město Praha) and the Dolni Pocernice district (MČ Dolní Počernice), held under the honorary patronage of the Embassy of Japan in the Czech Republic (Velvyslanectví Japonska v České republice), and in collaboration with the Oaza Cultural Center (Kulturní centrum Oáza).
We would also like to extend our gratitude to our sponsors for their support of the event.
